Send us a text Hyperscale Data Centers are not just big data centers. They bring with them challenges for designers and installation crews. We bring back fan favorite Tim Kuhlman from TEECOM to discuss things you need to know to be successful!. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at ...
Sep 27, 2021•39 min
Send us a text There is no doubt that tools make our jobs easier. I interview an inventor who came up with a way to untwist pairs quickly and easily. Join me as we talk about his journey on how he came up with this tool, a demonstration on how to use it, and finally why this is the best way to untwist pairs! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a gues...
Sep 20, 2021•33 min
Send us a text There is more than the cable you install inside of a building. There is OSP cabling. There are many considerations to figure out and which type will be best aerial, direct buried, or underground. Listen in as we navigate those differences. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an...
Sep 14, 2021•19 min
Send us a text In late July I was sent a picture and asked what was wrong with a cable that was excreting a white crystalized substance. The picture blew up my Linkedin profile with over 15k views. People were chiming in saying it was from cable pulling lubricant or PoE. Join our conversation as I bring in two experts to help solve this mystery! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling...
Sep 09, 2021•39 min
Send us a text This week we bring on Brian Teague CFOT, MBA to talk about fiber cleaning, whats new with fiber connectors, and advice for someone looking to get into fiber termination! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RC...
Aug 30, 2021•51 min
Send us a text Are you fully protected with wearing PPE? No, There are five levels of safety and PPE is at the bottom and offers the least protection. Listen in as we cover those five levels and apply them to communications! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcablin...
Aug 25, 2021•19 min
Send us a text Today we announce a new Expert Council Member Phillip Klingingsmith and also review Trend Networks new toner and probe model R810000. We discuss the packaging ,quality, pricing, pros and cons of the newly released tool. We will tell you if it would end up in our tool box if we were buying a toner and probe. Make sure to listen to the end to see how you can win this exact toner and probe. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffe...
Aug 17, 2021•19 min
Send us a text We continue our series on people who are flipping our industry on its ear. This episode we interview Maria Moreno. She is an electrical and instrumentation technician at Enel Green Power. She also has a huge social media following documenting her career! Listen in as we discuss why she choose this industry, the challenges she faces, and what is in her future! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at http...
Aug 10, 2021•22 min
Send us a text Is a TR considered a ITE room, can you run riser cable under the raised floor in a data center if its plenum, what are the 6 requirements that make a room a ITE room? We bring in Tim Kuhlman PE, RCDD, CDT to answer these questions! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email a...
Aug 02, 2021•37 min
Send us a text We dive deeper into PoE with Hanna Walker RCDD CCNA to talk about what is PoE, design and installation considerations, and we talk about the amazing project The Sinclair, Autograph Collection by Marriott that they designed. It is an amazing story! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion se...
Jul 26, 2021•35 min
Send us a text IoT and BAS are redefining traditional cable runs. This brings more challenges to the ICT designer and installer. Listen in as we talk about what a MPTL is, 3 potential pitfalls, and the correct way to test a MPTL Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkca...
Jul 22, 2021•16 min
Send us a text There are few people that impress and inspire me, Yaheisha is one of those. With only three years of experience in the ICT & Data Center industry she already has one certification and is now working towards not one but two more at the same time (RCDD and DCDC). Listen in as she talks about her experience and views on the industry. Be prepared to be inspired! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at h...
Jul 12, 2021•20 min
Send us a text We are starting a new series called Contractor Highlight Series. These episodes we will highlight a contractor and discuss business tips, how to hire, train, and develop employees. This episode we talk to Mark Higgason, RCDD, CTS-D/I at Encompass Connects. We cover the biggest challenge for small business, how someone can increase the chance of catching a hiring managers eye, and whats new at Encompass. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy m...
Jul 05, 2021•34 min
Send us a text Did you know there is a toner specifically for working on security and alarm cabling. This tool gives you the ability to do things that a normal toner can not. Join me as I interview David Lopez from Tempo Communications to talk about this gem! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send ...
Jun 29, 2021•23 min
Send us a text The pandemic seems to be finally going away. Business are opening back up and we seem to be going back to normal. We touch base with Blake Urmos and Low Voltage Nation to see what is new. We talk about many things including free fiber scholarships! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion s...
Jun 22, 2021•30 min
Send us a text We will clarify all the confusion about installing cabling in wet locations. What is a wet location, are we exempt, what kind of cable should you use. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RCDD...
Jun 15, 2021•32 min
Send us a text This week we talk about the three most common types of data centers. We also then shift the conversation to fire suppression systems that protect the equipment and data inside data centers. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser R...
Jun 08, 2021•19 min
Send us a text This show we explore military Cable Dawgs, who are they, how is their job different, and transitioning into the civilian world. We discuss this with Dan Munson RCDD, a cable dawg. You should listen to the sacrifices and opportunities they overcome! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion s...
Jun 01, 2021•44 min
Send us a text I am super excited about this interview. I have used Cable Installation & Maintenance Magazine and webcasts for decades. I have a sit down with Patrick McLaughlin, Director of Content at Endeavor Business Media and the voice of CI&M webcasts. We discuss how they come up with articles, how they attract people to the industry, and where they think the ICT industry will be in 10 years. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of co...
May 27, 2021•42 min
Send us a text This week we interview Christopher Hobbs RCDD, RTPM, DCDC, OSP and we talk about who is BICSI and how he can help your career by certifications, volunteering, and representation. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #C...
May 17, 2021•52 min
Send us a text This industry is the epitome of the "old boys" network. While it has made some progress we still have a ways to go. People like Halle Kane are a breath of fresh air and are breathing new perspectives in our industry. We chat with her about her journey. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussi...
May 10, 2021•31 min
Send us a text Who do you fear the most when installing ICT cabling. If you are like me its probably the electrical inspector. That is because they are enforcing the NEC which let's be honest, is hard to understand. I have a special guest today to help shed light on the code. We have a frank conversation with Tim Kuhlman PE RCDD, a code expert, on why we have a code book, how it is written, and which sections apply to the ICT industry. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by th...
May 07, 2021•43 min
Send us a text If you have pulled cable for longer than a few days, sooner or later you will come across abandoned cable. Now what? Does it have to be removed? What are the benefits and pitfalls of abandoned cable? Who will pay you to remove it? These are all great questions. Listen in as we cover them and drop 5 tech tips to help you during the process. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letsta...
Apr 27, 2021•19 min
Send us a text Many ICT installers eventually jump into computers. What is the first certification they should get? The CompTIA A+ certificate. We sit down with a young computer guy who sat for and passed the test and he gives us some insight on what you can expect. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussio...
Apr 20, 2021•22 min
Send us a text What if I told you that a single four pair cable can transmit both power and a voice/data signal simultaneously, Yep, its called power over ethernet or PoE. It can operate many devices from biometrics to TVs. Listen in as we cover the basics of PoE and some tips for installing cable to get the best performance from your PoE device. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcablin...
Apr 14, 2021•19 min
Send us a text Listen in as I talk about the short break I took and make a correction to my discussion on consolidation points. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RCDD...
Apr 03, 2021•27 min
Send us a text Well the BICSI Winter conference 2021 just came to a close. If you were like me you always hate to see the conferences close. This episode I interview the other attendees (who could not make the first call) to have a "coffee chat" to talk about our experiences. This is part two with Todd Morse (Brother Systems) and Carlo Torres (K2 Audio Video). Listen in as we compare this virtual conference to our vast experience of previous conferences. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make...
Mar 15, 2021•31 min
Send us a text Well the BICSI Winter conference 2021 just came to a close. If you were like me you always hate to see the conferences close. So I gathered some attendees to have a "coffee chat" to talk about our experiences. This is part one with Brad Everette, General Manager at America Ilsintech. Listen in as we compare this virtual conference to our vast experience of previous conferences. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or suppo...
Mar 08, 2021•32 min
Send us a text In this episode of recorded on 3/4/2021 we answer "Whats new in the 14th edition of TDMM", Why does the customer want a spool test", "What is Zone A, B, and C in fiber", "What type of connector for RG6", "Why is my cable failing because of capacitance", "Advice for someone new in ICT industry", "Should I wear gloves while installing firestopping". Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.e...
Mar 05, 2021•32 min
Send us a text Why can't you just use soap? We give little thought to cable pulling lubricant in our industry our but you should. If you pull to hard on a cable you will damage it, affects its performance, and potentially have to go back and replace it. Join us as we talk to an expert in cable pulling lubricant! Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a ...
Mar 01, 2021•41 min
